Fagin's brutal associate and Nancy's lover. He forces Oliver into a burglary where Oliver is shot. After Nancy informs on his criminal plans, Sikes kills her. He later accidentally hangs himself while fleeing a mob, haunted by Nancy.
Sikes serves as Fagin's enforcer and primary criminal partner.
Nancy and Sikes share a romantic bond that is heavily skewed by his violence.
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